Fewer Medicare Advantage insurers will offer remote access technologies and over-the-counter benefits in 2025 than in 2024, according to an analysis from KFF. In a report published Nov. 15, the health ...

Payer executives expressed confidence in the continuation of enhanced subsidies in some form past 2025. Enhanced subsidies, which help individuals with incomes up to 400% above the federal poverty ...

Private health insurance markets grew more concentrated over the past decade, according to a report published by the Government Accountability Office Nov. 14. The GAO defines markets as concentrated ...

California has the highest number of individuals with Medicare Part D coverage, while Washington, D.C. has the lowest amount, according to KFF. The 2024 data from CMS includes standalone Part D and MA ...

In recent years, healthcare executives and providers have faced growing expectations to address health inequities that affect diverse populations across the country. But what does health equity truly ...

The U.S. Justice Department is suing UnitedHealth Group and home health company Amedisys over the companies' planned $3.3 billion merger. The lawsuit was filed in a Maryland federal court Nov. 12 and ...

The country's largest payers reported year-over-year increases in medical cost ratios. Aetna reported a medical benefit ratio of 95.2% in the third quarter, driven by increased utilization, premium ...

Ten providers recently posted job listings seeking leaders in payer contracting and relations. Note: This is not an exhaustive list. Listings were compiled from job-seeker sites. 1. Appalachian ...

The percentage of healthcare risk dollars in two-sided risk arrangements grew across all types of health plans in 2023, according to the Healthcare Payment Learning and Action Network's annual report.

Centene CEO Sarah London bought 4,117 shares of the company's stock, according to a Nov. 8 SEC filing. The shares were purchased at an average price of $60.80 per share, the filing states. Ms. London ...

UnitedHealth Group's Optum has launched a website to defend its proposed $3.3 billion acquisition of home health company Amedisys that the Justice Department is seeking to block. The Justice ...

Michigan has canceled contracts with nine health plans to manage the state's Medicaid program for individuals dually-eligible for Medicare and Medicaid. No reason for the cancellation was given in a ...